Sabrina
Talukder
Director, Women’s Initiative
Criminal Justice Reform
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Sheena Meade on Second Chance Month
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Sheena Meade on Second Chance Month
CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative Sheena Meade and Daniella discuss reentry for people impacted by the criminal justice system and available options for policymakers to prioritize second chances for Americans.
Margaret Brown on Reparations, Justice, and Healing From the Legacy of Slavery
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Margaret Brown on Reparations, Justice, and Healing From the Legacy of Slavery
This week on “The Tent,” Daniella sits down with award-winning filmmaker Margaret Brown to discuss her 2022 documentary, “Descendant.”
Blame Republicans for High Crime Rates
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Blame Republicans for High Crime Rates
In a letter to the editor, Patrick Gaspard argues that Republicans are misattributing a rise in gun violence and violent crime to decreased police funding and criminal justice reforms rather than to weakened gun laws.
CAP’s Trevor Higgins on Hurricane Ian and Climate Change
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CAP’s Trevor Higgins on Hurricane Ian and Climate Change
This week, Daniella sits down with CAP's Trevor Higgins to discuss Hurricane Ian and the worsening impacts of extreme weather and climate change.
Successful Messaging for Democrats on Crime and Criminal Justice Reform
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Successful Messaging for Democrats on Crime and Criminal Justice Reform
A Polling Briefing featuring Artist and Activist John Legend
Building a Democratic Brand on Crime and Public Safety
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Building a Democratic Brand on Crime and Public Safety
This summary of research explores public attitudes related to crime, as well as guidance on how Democrats can better message on the issue.
Democratic Mayors Have Taken Decisive Actions To Stop Crime and Make Their Communities Safer
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Democratic Mayors Have Taken Decisive Actions To Stop Crime and Make Their Communities Safer
Democratic mayors across the country are using a wide range of strategies and approaches to respond to violent crime and address its root causes.
Republican Governors Criticize Bail Reform While Crime Rises in Their States
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Republican Governors Criticize Bail Reform While Crime Rises in Their States
Despite “tough on crime” rhetoric, Republican-led states are not nearly as safe as New Jersey, a state that has ended cash bail.
Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels on Their New Book, His Name Is George Floyd
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Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels on Their New Book, His Name Is George Floyd
Daniella speaks with Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels on their new book, His Name Is George Floyd, and about systemic racism and racial justice.
Republican Leaders Across the Country Consistently Put Gun Rights Over the Safety of Law Enforcement Officials
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Republican Leaders Across the Country Consistently Put Gun Rights Over the Safety of Law Enforcement Officials
Despite strong opposition from law enforcement agencies, Republicans have passed gun laws that endanger police officers.
Busting the ‘Defund the Police’ Myth
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Busting the ‘Defund the Police’ Myth
Despite Republican claims, police in the largest Democrat-run cities have not been defunded.
Voters’ Attitudes on Crime and Public Safety
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Voters’ Attitudes on Crime and Public Safety
A national survey explores public attitudes related to crime and perceptions of the two parties on the issue.
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy
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Restoring Social Trust in Democracy
Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Strengthening Health
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Strengthening Health
We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All
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Building an Economy for All
Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice
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Advancing Racial Equity and Justice
We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.